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They Came in Ships: Finding Your Immigrant Ancestor's Arrival Record (3rd Edition) | 
 enlarge | Author: John Philip Colletta
Publisher: Ancestry.com
Category: Book
List Price: $12.95
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 297269
Format: Illustrated
Media: Paperback
Edition: 3rd
Pages: 140
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.5
ISBN: 091648937X
Dewey Decimal Number: 929.1072073
EAN: 9780916489373
ASIN: 091648937X
Publication Date: August 1, 2002
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Chances are excellent that your ancestors came to America from somewhere-England, Spain, Germany, China, Africa. Can you imagine how they felt as they left their homes, what they left behind? Do you want to know? Would you know where to even start looking for the details? Author and genealogist John P. Colletta prepares you to undertake the search. He tells you not only what fundamental facts you need to know about your immigrant ancestor before beginning, but suggests where you may find that information as well.
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 Invaluable Genealogical Tool! August 23, 1999
94 out of 94 found this review helpful
If you are, as I was, baffled by the maze of microfilm and sources involved in trying to track down your ancestors' ships lists, you need this book!! The author very clearly explains the how the films are indexed, the exceptions to the rules, etc. Perhaps the most useful aspect of this book is the way the author walks you through various examples of how to take whatever information you have about your ancestor and how to use the indexes to track down where to start searching for your ancestor's ship. I read this book cover to cover twice, then tackled the library, and finally accomplished something! I recommend it VERY highly.
They Came In Ships April 24, 2000
71 out of 73 found this review helpful
There is an unbelievable amount of information packed into this book and it is organized in a way that works for both the experienced and new genealogist. I had almost given up finding my immigrant ancestors in several lines I'm researching until I discovered this gem. By following the step by step information given here, I was able to find them all! Don't overlook the bibliography. The information in it alone is well worth the price of the book. Thank you, Dr. Colletta!
Excellent Information July 30, 2000
32 out of 36 found this review helpful
This is an excellent book for find passenger lists that are not at the National Archives.A must have for finding them.
An Excellent Resource November 27, 1999
30 out of 34 found this review helpful
Concisely summarizes the methods by which passenger lists can found. Highly recommended.
They Came in Ships June 26, 2004
Mo (Seattle, Wa. USA)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
This book is a must for anybody working on their genealogy. It is packed with information and is easy to read. Dont let the size of this book fool you! The author explains everything perfectly. There is so much information that you will have a hard time putting this book down. I recommend it for all, novice and professional genealogist.
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